When to start using a Tapered cast?

[tweedbunnet]

At what point do other members start using a Tapered cast?

I am quite happy using a level cast of up to about 6ft with metal Tubes and larger flies like a size 4 or 6.

However, once I am starting to fish with 8's and smaller, I feel that a Tapered cast is useful on longer leaders of 10ft or more

What is your current practice?

tb

[G Ritchie]

Much the same as you, when I change down from the larger flies/tubes on shorter leaders to smaller doubles and a long leader during the late spring, summer and autumn for low or medium water heights. I find the tapered leader turns the fly over better, especially on a windy day.